Luxation Injuries
Definition and Classification
Jean-Paul Schatz, DMD
Learning Objectives:
This podcast reviews the various types of and treatment modalities for dentoalveolar traumatic injuries. Upon listening to this podcast, the listener should:
- Demonstrate an understanding of individual hard and periodontal tissue injuries
- Have an awareness of the various modes of periodontal healing
Luxation traumatic injuries affect the hard tissues and may
involve periodontal tissues in severe cases. Periodontal healing must be
considered during treatment of traumatic injuries that result in total luxation
of the teeth. Pulpal healing is essential for the endodontic prognosis of a
reimplanted tooth, as well as for its periodontal healing. Luxation injuries
can be further classified as intrusive, extrusive, and/or lateral; this
categorization further facilitates the mode of splinting and repositioning
utilized during treatment. This podcast reviews various types of dento-alveolar
traumatic injuries and discusses commonly incorporated treatment modalities.
*Clinical
professor, University of Geneva, Geneva,
Switzerland.
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